Vandy tackle Welch shows his strength

INDIANAPOLIS Vanderbilt tackle Thomas Welch performed well in the bench press here at the NFL Combine. The Brentwood High product benched 225 pounds a total of 29 reps. It was among the best totals in his position group.

Arkansas guard Mitch Petrus posted an impressive 45 reps. Oklahoma State tackle Russell Okung was the next closest among offensive linemen, with 38.